Atlanta police apprehended a man they believe was involved in vandalizing the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Performing Arts in Atlanta over the weekend. Police allege the man, along with accomplices, defaced the performing arts center by "plastering the building with handbills of garbled rants about 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, rappers and various record companies."
The vandals also hung a noose around the neck of the Tupac Shakur statue located in the Center's Peace Garden.
The Dekalb County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident as a hate crime.
"We thank everyone for their prayers and support. Although our hearts are temporarily in pain, our spirits have already forgiven the perpetrators," said Tupac's mother, Afeni Shakur, via a statement. "Hate comes in all colors and genders therefore we will use this act of hate and ignorance to bring our community together and to pray for the healing of those who harbor such feelings. With God's guidance, the work of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts and Peace Garden will continue to positively impact and transform our community."
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